What does it mean to tell the story of a nation at a crossroads? As America approaches its 250th anniversary, "E Pluribus Futurum: Crafting the American Story" goes behind the scenes with host and creator Samuel Kelly to explore how art can capture the soul of a nation. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a creative journey to write, compose, and perform new stories and songs for a complicated and hopeful moment.
Join us as we transform the motto "Out of many, one" into a forward-looking question: "Out of many, a future." Each episode delves into the heart of the American experience, from the historical migrations that shaped the country to the pressing issues of today. We'll explore how to blend traditional instruments like banjos and blues guitars with modern electronic sounds to create a soundtrack for our time. We discuss the challenge and responsibility of writing about cultural diversity, progress, and the ongoing work of building a more perfect union.
If you believe that art can hold complexity, foster empathy, and help us ask better questions about who we are and where we're going, this podcast is for you.
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